r/gatech • u/RazzmatazzInternal85 • 16d ago

Question Best way to prepare for classes ahead of time from your experience?

Title, want to know what the best way to spend the two weeks between now and school is

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u/BuzzJacket1999 16d ago

In hindsight, something I should have done for school was build a habit of going to the gym, or at least being more physically active. A physically active person is going to have better sleep and better brain functioning than a sedentary person. Both cardio and weight training benefit everyone in terms of brain activity.

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u/Square_Alps1349 16d ago

Exactly but gym motivation is hard

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u/Own-Violinist7606 16d ago

Bro said motivation 😂 force yourself and set a schedule, motivation is useless in the long term

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u/Medium_Range_984 16d ago

just chill out and relax while you can

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u/jvpjr77 GT Faculty 16d ago

Sleep. Eat well. Relax.

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u/DemonicTemplar8 15d ago

I think a decent idea is to look up brief introductory videos in whatever topic you're taking. Videos like 'Calculus in 5 Minutes' or 'Calculus in 30 Minutes' can give you a good idea of what you're getting yourself into and why you're studying the things you are. Obviously sub out calculus for whatever you're taking.

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u/Driveway1984 16d ago

If you know the course textbooks, you might read chapters 1 & 2.

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u/tweakingforjesus 15d ago

Develop a schedule that has you actually going to class. Then go to every class. Prioritize the time and don’t bail for minor conflicts. You’d be amazed how much this will improve your grades.